Columbus East High School - Altis Yearbook (Columbus, IN)

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 School is not only a place to learn about math, science and English. It is also a place to learn about friendship. What would school be like without a friend to talk to? Juniors Stephanie Camp and Shelly Best talk in the Commons during lunch. English resource serves as a meeting place for Sen- iors Beth Darragh and Ra- mone Merchan to talk. Merchan, an AFS student from Venezuela, says that he likes Columbus, but it is a big change from his na- tive city of Caracas which has a population of more than five million. by Todd Hall Turkey Day, which has be- come a tradition at East, serves as a day for upper- classmen to play tricks on sophomores and freshmen. This year a chicken was turned loose in the Commons during lunch. Senior Steve Yeley tries reluctantly to re- move the chicken. Although some pranks are pulled, it's all in fun. Most students en- joy this day, even the Tur- kies. Right, Jun orTammy Durand said, I got to the dances, but not to just dance. I do a lot of talking and not too much dancing 7 Student Life 16 Friendships

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Even without words, facial expression can tell a story within itself. One can easily tell a mood or a feeling through facial expression. As seen with intense concentra- tion Senior Randy Patton lis- tens closely during a school board meeting concerning the asbestos issue. Freshman Kim Knight enjoys herself in some good conversation, along with some good food. The rumble of lockers and doors face away as after school events are put into full operation. Walking through the halls after school is al- most like walking through the halls during academic hours. The publications room is swinging with action as dead- lines for yearbooks are hur- riedly trying to be met. The drill team and flag corps are working out, striving for ex- cellence. After school prac- tices and sessions are a big part of sports and club activi- ties. It gives a person a chance to do work that couldn't be completed in school ' stated Junior Roger Behrman, who works on the Computer Club. For some, staying after school is a way of life, espe- cially for those athletes who go from one sports season right into another. Senior Trisha Sullivan com- mented, I don't mind the practice after school be- cause in order to be good you have to pay the conse- quences. One group who had many long practices was the cast Pirates of Penzance. Sen- ior Lisa Foust stated, It was the first play I had ever been in, so I didn't mind the long hours of practice because it made me feel more confi- dent. by Karen Eyler For some the 3:10 tone means freedom until the next morning. But for others, 3:10 marks the beginning of hard work and practice. Staying after school for a sport or club is not unusual. Many a time one can see the track team running around the track, or on the inside, the drill team and flag corps practicing. Above Junior Doug Lawson is working on props for the Haunted Hall- ways sponsored by the Publi- cations. Left the choir prac- tices for the fall performance Chop Suey. After School 15 Student Life

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Junior Gary Allen and Sopho- more Kelly Russell examine the billboard outside the Crump. Allen said, I like to go to the movies on Sunday afternoons. I like getting away from everything for a couple of hours and a good movie helps a lot. For the unlucky students who don't have the advan- tage of driving to school, there is the option of riding the bus. Even a few embar- rassed Seniors are seen wait- ing in bus lines among the li- velier ninth graders. When the bus comes screeching into the parking lot after school, everyone jams into line to get a good seat. Not that it actually mat- ters, if your bus is like most you end up with two other people in your seat. Then there is the middle. In the middle you are crushed between two people who al- ways seem to be bigger than you. Last comes the most pre- ferred seat of all — the win- dow seat. This seat allows you the security of knowing you won't be pushed into the aisle and you have to deal with only one person. The seat by the window also places the other two passen- gers at your mercy. One strong shove places the oth- er two in the floor of the aisle. Regardless of the seat you get and where you sit, given the choice most people would rather come to school in a car. So, you either get your own car or find a friend- ly ride. by Todd Hall Bus Lines Student Life 17